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 Irving MS Student Services staff participate in the Staff Halloween Costume Contest as the emotions from Inside Out 2! Students vote on the best staff costume.
Greetings, Irving Families!
Today, we wrapped up the first quarter and I am thrilled with how well our students have done the first few weeks of school. A reminder that students will be out of school Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5, for teacher workdays. This also means that from Monday, Oct. 28 at 4:00 p.m. until Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6:00 a.m., the grade book and report card modules in ParentVue will not be available while teachers enter the end of quarter grades.
This week we celebrated Red Ribbon Week - we started each day with a message about the importance of saying “no” to drugs, alcohol, and vaping. While we lifted this message up each day this week, it is a message that we will continue to remind students of throughout the year. We encourage all families to openly talk about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. FCPS has a number of resources available to help with these conversations including the “Talk. They Hear You.” resources.
Coming up in the second quarter, we will be asking students to reflect on their first quarter and think about how they grew as learners. Students will share their reflections in a Portrait of a Graduate Presentation of Learning (POG POL) during their first period advisory. This is an opportunity to make connections to the skills they have learned and share evidence of their growth. If you would like more information regarding Portrait of a Graduate, please click here.
We hope you have a wonderful and safe weekend. We look forward to seeing students back at school on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 am.
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Vision and Hearing Screening will be held on November 7th and 8th. If anyone is available and able to help out please contact Hollie McLaughlin at hrmclaughlin@fcps.edu
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Thanksgiving Baskets
Last fall, we asked our Springfield community to donate Thanksgiving baskets for families in need and we received 83 baskets! This year, the goal is 150 baskets.
Ania Cress and Aneta Anderson, Realtors, are organizing this collection and will share these with families from Hunt Valley,Cardinal Forest, Rolling Valley, West Springfield, Sangster, Keene Mill Elementary Schools, Irving MS and West Springfield HS. Click here to sign up to donate and click here if you would like to receive a basket for your family. Drop off and pick up of baskets will take place on November 22nd at Ledo Pizza and Robeks. For more information, please click here.
Veterans Day Observance
Irving Middle School would like to celebrate Veterans Day by decorating our halls with posters of veterans who are close relatives to our students. We ask that families in our Irving community create posters of a veteran they want to honor and recognize the sacrifices they have made for our country. We ask that you turn in these posters to our student services office by November 1st so that we have time to hang them up before Veterans Day. Please use this template to share information. If you need a printed copy, please stop by Student Services.t this placeholder text.
Library News
Please encourage your student to return books on time. We are trying to stamp the due date in the back of all books now. It is especially important for books in long series, such as some anime titles, to be returned in a timely manner. When some volumes are missing, other students cannot enjoy reading through the series.
We enjoy working with your students in the library!
Ms. Monk & Mr. Brizek
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After School Information
The After School Program runs 4 days a week unless noted. Monday through Thursday, our clubs and activities will run in two activity blocks (2:25 pm to 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm). The club schedule will vary by day and week, the most up-to-date schedule will be posted in the “After School” section in the student portal.
In order to sign up for a club, students must sign up using the Weekly Signup located in the After School Program folder located in the Schoology All Students Course and the After School section of the student portal.
Students may participate in as many clubs as they want. We encourage them to try something new as part of the After School Program! Use the following link to register your student. After School Registration Form
ALL athletic activities and clubs require athletic footwear to participate, locker rooms are not accessible during the After School Program.
Coming Soon:
Chess Academy, will start Wednesday, November 6, 1st block, requires the Weekly Sign-up
Community and Leadership Workshop, will start Wednesday, November 6, 1st block, requires the Weekly Sign-up
Ultimate Frisbee, will start Thursday, November 7, 1st block
Super Sleuths, will start Friday, November 8, during FAB Fridays, requires the Weekly Sign-up
Canceled for next week:
N/A
No After School or late buses on Thursday, October 31, 2-hour early release
FAB Fridays end at 3:30pm. There are no late buses on Fridays and the Weekly Sign-up is required.
View the schedule on our website, the current schedule is available on your student’s Schoology and their Student Portal.
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop - students will come out the main entrance.**
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Family Fun Night on November 15 from 6-8 pm
Bring the whole family to Irving for an exciting, fun-filled evening! Join us for a free night of activities including kids vs. parents kickball and volleyball, board games, and a no-bake creative competition!
Register for this FREE event: https://app.givebacks.gives/wims-pta-familyfunnight. Enter promo code ‘FREE’ at checkout to secure your spot. You can also pre-order Chick-fil-A meals and purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets through the link above. We can’t wait to see you there!
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News from the PTA
PTA Meeting on November 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Our next PTA Meeting is Tuesday, November 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please join us in the school library or virtually. Not a member yet? Signing up is easy—just copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://irvingms.memberhub.com/store/ Membership fees are $10 per parent/guardian, $9 for additional family members and $5 for staff/faculty.
Family Fun Night on November 15 from 6-8 pm
Bring the whole family to Irving for an exciting, fun-filled evening! Join us for a free night of activities including kids vs. parents kickball and volleyball, board games, and a no-bake creative competition!
Register for this FREE event: https://app.givebacks.gives/wims-pta-familyfunnight. Enter promo code ‘FREE’ at checkout to secure your spot. You can also pre-order Chick-fil-A meals and purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets through the link above. We can’t wait to see you there!
Reflections Entries Due November 15
Students are invited to participate in this year’s Reflections theme: “Accepting Imperfection.” Submit original artwork in visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, dance choreography, or film production by November 15, 2024. Entry form and digital submission instructions can be found on the PTA website: https://irvingms.givebacks.com/w/reflections. If you have any questions please contact our Reflections Chair, Megan Dross, at meganmalia@yahoo.com.
WIMS PTA Donor Drive
Want to support our school without the hassle of selling, baking or volunteering? It’s simple—just click, donate, and you’re done! Donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of your contribution directly benefits Washington Irving Middle School. Funds will support student and family events, staff appreciation, teacher grants, a new water bottle filling station & much more. To learn more and donate, visit: https://irvingms.givebacks.com/w/donate. Thank you!
Support WIMS PTA & Local Farmers with Seasonal Roots!
Support local farmers and our school by joining Seasonal Roots, a local online farmers market! New customers get 50% off the annual membership fee (a $25 savings!), and WIMS PTA receives a $20 donation for each sign-up. To learn more and to sign up, visit www.seasonalroots.com/wims, and use code: WIMS.
Papa John's Spirit Day - Every Thursday
Every Thursday is Spirit Day at Springfield Papa John's (Rolling Road). Order online using promo code IMS4010 to get 40% off all menu prices, and Papa John’s will donate 10% of all online sales to the PTA. Offer valid every Thursday from 11 AM - 10 PM.
Feel free to reach out to us to learn more about the WIMS PTA. Email: irvingmspta@gmail.com
Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Football Players Tackle Literacy
- Tips to Keep Children Safe
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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